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Acting head of civil rights agency defends decisions undercutting transgender workers

Acting head of civil rights agency defends decisions undercutting transgender workers

The acting chair of the federal agency that enforces workers rights acknowledged Wednesday that transgender workers are protected under civil rights laws but defended her decision to drop lawsuits on their behalf, saying her agency is not independent and must comply with President Donald Trump's orders.

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